Reign Close Weekend Series vs. Monsters This Morning in Cleveland

Oct 27, 2017

Ontario, CA – The Ontario Reign, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL), take on the Cleveland Monsters today at 10:00 a.m. PT. Today is the second of four meetings between the two clubs this season.

Reign Offense Arrives:

The Ontario Reign scored a season-high four goals yesterday vs. the Monsters in a 7-4 setback.

Sutter Closes In:

Forward and team captain Brett Sutter is one point away from 300 as a professional and six games from 800 in his pro career.

Special Teams Are Special:

The Reign registered two power-play goals last night vs. Cleveland, snapping an 0-for-19 stretch entering the contest. Forward Brett Sutter also scored the team’s first shorthanded goal of the season.

Goaltender Jack Campbell is expected to start this morning for the Reign per Head Coach Mike Stothers.

Hensick Homecoming:

Reign veteran forward T.J. Hensick skated with the Monsters from 2007-10 including his rookie campaign out of the University of Michigan. The Howell, Michigan, native skated in 120 games with the Monsters scoring 131 points (39 goals, 92 assists) and registered a career season in 2009-10 with 70 points (20 goals, 50 assists) in 58 games. He later tied that points mark with Peoria during the 2011-12 season.

Upcoming Milestones:

Head Coach Mike Stothers is two games from coaching his 300th contest as a professional.

The Ontario Reign return home on Wednesday, November 1 against the San Jose Barracuda at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Wear your stripped socks to support the Ronald McDonald House Inland Empire! The Reign are also hosting a toiletries drive for the House. Visit OntarioReign.com for more information!

Join the Reign as they host the San Diego Gulls and open the SoCal Series on Saturday, November 4 a Citizens Business Bank Arena at 6:00. Celebrate San Antonio Regional Hospital Night! The Reign will be wearing special SARH jerseys and hosting a jersey auction. For Reign season tickets, along with information on other ticket plans and group packages, call 909-941-PUCK (7825) and visit OntarioReign.com!